Hello,
 I'm new to the list and we are looking into getting a Vanagon.
There is a 84 for sale that needs a few smaller type things, but doesn't
seem to have any major problems. There is a bit of noise that sounds like
a rear wheel bearing, at 50+ mph. Any chance that could be transaxle?

 Next, should I really look for a newer one, or is there that big of a
difference.
$ 2400 is the asking price.

Also considering a Diesel, and convert it to gas, but my time is short
with other projects right now, and I don't know when I would get around
to it. There is one close by I could get for a decent price.

thanks in advance,
 Mark